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P.I. Tracy Hayes #1
Tracy Hayes, Apprentice P.I.
Waitress extraordinaire turned P.I. What could possibly go wrong?
When Tracy Hayes, Brooklyn waitress extraordinaire (only a slight exaggeration) loses her job – again – she doesn’t despair. She can’t afford to or she’ll lose her apartment. Instead, she takes the first job that she comes across. She becomes an apprentice to an enigmatic PI.
Her first case should be easy: locate the owner of a dog she’s found. But things are never as simple as they seem, and she’s soon ankles deep in criminals, FTAs, and cheating spouses – her ex-husband included. And that’s on top of a new roommate, who may or may not be a hacker, and a family that likes to meddle with her life.
A weaker woman would give up, but Brooklyn waitresses are made of sterner stuff. A good thing too, because Tracy will need every ounce of her strength and ingenuity to pull herself out of the mess she finds herself in.
This is the first book in the new contemporary detective series by Susanna Shore, the author of Two-Natured London paranormal romances.
When Tracy Hayes, Brooklyn waitress extraordinaire (only a slight exaggeration) loses her job – again – she doesn’t despair. She can’t afford to or she’ll lose her apartment. Instead, she takes the first job that she comes across. She becomes an apprentice to an enigmatic PI.
Her first case should be easy: locate the owner of a dog she’s found. But things are never as simple as they seem, and she’s soon ankles deep in criminals, FTAs, and cheating spouses – her ex-husband included. And that’s on top of a new roommate, who may or may not be a hacker, and a family that likes to meddle with her life.
A weaker woman would give up, but Brooklyn waitresses are made of sterner stuff. A good thing too, because Tracy will need every ounce of her strength and ingenuity to pull herself out of the mess she finds herself in.
This is the first book in the new contemporary detective series by Susanna Shore, the author of Two-Natured London paranormal romances.
- GenresMystery
205 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 25, 2016
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About the author
Susanna Shore
52 books104 followersSusanna Shore is an independent author. She writes Two-Natured London paranormal romance series, P.I. Tracy Hayes series of light mysteries set in Brooklyn, Reed Files crime capers, and House of Magic paranormal mystery series. She is also an author of some contemporary romances and thrillers.
You can find her on Bluesky @susannashore.bsky.social and more about her books on her webpage susannashore.com, where you can also find short stories and a sign-up page to her newsletter.
If you want a quick look into what she writes, she has collected her firsts books into a bundle called Starters . And The Wolf's Call , the first book in Two-Natured London series, is permanently free.
You can find her on Bluesky @susannashore.bsky.social and more about her books on her webpage susannashore.com, where you can also find short stories and a sign-up page to her newsletter.
If you want a quick look into what she writes, she has collected her firsts books into a bundle called Starters . And The Wolf's Call , the first book in Two-Natured London series, is permanently free.
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July 28, 2021Recommended
I thought it
was an entertaining story. I will definitely keep reading to see where the adventure goes, so many possibilities.
I thought it
was an entertaining story. I will definitely keep reading to see where the adventure goes, so many possibilities.
August 22, 2021
A stolen dog, A cheating wife, a fugitive bank robber, and mafia guys galore!
by Barbara Kelley
I do not recall ever reading a book by Susanna Shore in the past. However, I will be reading more books by her, especially all the ones in this series. Tracy Hayes, Apprentice P. I., gives the reader a look into a a 27 year old waitress who loses her job over something that is not her fault. Tracy lives in Brooklyn, New York, in an apartment that costs 1600.00 dollars to rent. Her roommate, Jessica, has moved out to live with her boyfriend, and she does not show up physically in the book, and this leaves Tracy in need of a new roommate to split the rent with. This episode is about getting an apprentice P.I. job with Jackson, whom she finds out was a friend of her older twin brothers, Trevor, who is a police officer, and Travis, who is an attorney, and Jackson had known them when they were in high school, which was like 20+ years ago. Tracy also has an older sister, Tessa, A doctor; A really nice mom; and a dad, who is a retired police officer with the NYPD. So now Tracy is an apprentice for a P.I., and her first assignment is to find out who a lost dog's owner is. Another assignment is to find out if their client's wife is cheating on him. A third assignment is skip tracing a fugitive bank robber. And the fourth case ties in with the first: why is a mafia guy claiming to be the owner of the lost dog. This episode has lots of excitement, and I think you'll like this series as much as I do. I gave this first episode a 5 star rating.
by Barbara Kelley
I do not recall ever reading a book by Susanna Shore in the past. However, I will be reading more books by her, especially all the ones in this series. Tracy Hayes, Apprentice P. I., gives the reader a look into a a 27 year old waitress who loses her job over something that is not her fault. Tracy lives in Brooklyn, New York, in an apartment that costs 1600.00 dollars to rent. Her roommate, Jessica, has moved out to live with her boyfriend, and she does not show up physically in the book, and this leaves Tracy in need of a new roommate to split the rent with. This episode is about getting an apprentice P.I. job with Jackson, whom she finds out was a friend of her older twin brothers, Trevor, who is a police officer, and Travis, who is an attorney, and Jackson had known them when they were in high school, which was like 20+ years ago. Tracy also has an older sister, Tessa, A doctor; A really nice mom; and a dad, who is a retired police officer with the NYPD. So now Tracy is an apprentice for a P.I., and her first assignment is to find out who a lost dog's owner is. Another assignment is to find out if their client's wife is cheating on him. A third assignment is skip tracing a fugitive bank robber. And the fourth case ties in with the first: why is a mafia guy claiming to be the owner of the lost dog. This episode has lots of excitement, and I think you'll like this series as much as I do. I gave this first episode a 5 star rating.
December 4, 2022
I don't know where to begin
It was a promising story. I liked the characters and, though the plot seemed improbable, I was willing to suspend reality to see how the story unfolded. But it wasn't long into the story before I realized the author was not from the US. There were too many phrases and words used that no one in the US would use. It wouldn't be a problem, but this was a story about a PI in New York who was supposedly dealing with the mafia. AND, a 10 year veteran of th we New York waitress staff. Ok, I had to laugh at the ridiculousness of the story, but the author should be reminded that you should write what you know. My guess is research for this story included a few news sound bites and maybe a tour of New York. Sorry, but this story was just bad.
It was a promising story. I liked the characters and, though the plot seemed improbable, I was willing to suspend reality to see how the story unfolded. But it wasn't long into the story before I realized the author was not from the US. There were too many phrases and words used that no one in the US would use. It wouldn't be a problem, but this was a story about a PI in New York who was supposedly dealing with the mafia. AND, a 10 year veteran of th we New York waitress staff. Ok, I had to laugh at the ridiculousness of the story, but the author should be reminded that you should write what you know. My guess is research for this story included a few news sound bites and maybe a tour of New York. Sorry, but this story was just bad.
November 12, 2020
Tracy Hayes, 27, divorced from her cheating musician husband, Scott, for six years, gets fired from the most recent in a string of waitressing jobs - then gets taken on as an apprentice P.I.
This is a book which is more about Tracy and the people around her than the various detecting jobs that come her way.
She's a likeable and believable character, slightly at sea in a world that didn't quite work out for her to date, maybe detecting will be the solution ...
It's a fast, cheerful read - I enjoyed it tremendously.
This is a book which is more about Tracy and the people around her than the various detecting jobs that come her way.
She's a likeable and believable character, slightly at sea in a world that didn't quite work out for her to date, maybe detecting will be the solution ...
It's a fast, cheerful read - I enjoyed it tremendously.
January 26, 2018
Shore/apprentice p.i.
About a woman name Tracy who work as waitressing turned p.I. Because she got fired from waitressing because of a stray dog who wander in and feast on shop pastry and threw up. She finds an add for p.i. Help with Jackson Dean agency and this is where she finds herself causing havoc though no fault of her own..A very amusing story
About a woman name Tracy who work as waitressing turned p.I. Because she got fired from waitressing because of a stray dog who wander in and feast on shop pastry and threw up. She finds an add for p.i. Help with Jackson Dean agency and this is where she finds herself causing havoc though no fault of her own..A very amusing story
December 27, 2024
fun
I was pleasantly surprised…I thought it might be ok …but it was more than ok…characters were interesting….can’t tell where they’re going…I like the surprising things about the characters…the heroine does work my nerves….a bit of a whiner
I was pleasantly surprised…I thought it might be ok …but it was more than ok…characters were interesting….can’t tell where they’re going…I like the surprising things about the characters…the heroine does work my nerves….a bit of a whiner
June 4, 2025
Good, but...
I enjoyed the book. The characters were fun and the pacing was quick. Almost nonstop action. I laughed off and on throughout. However, it could do with some good editing...almost gave it 4 stars for that alone.
I enjoyed the book. The characters were fun and the pacing was quick. Almost nonstop action. I laughed off and on throughout. However, it could do with some good editing...almost gave it 4 stars for that alone.
December 13, 2020
I thought this waitress to the job as assistant P.I. was funny and the story carried me quickly through the book. Looking forward to reading more of Tracy Hayes adventures.
August 5, 2021
Delightful! If you like One for the Money by Janet Evanovich, you'll probably like this.
October 2, 2021
Fun read with a little jazz
Enjoyed the flip and fun of the book along with the twists and turns of the plot. The characters were interesting and story line was down to earth.
Enjoyed the flip and fun of the book along with the twists and turns of the plot. The characters were interesting and story line was down to earth.
January 14, 2022
how to become a p.i
Doughnuts a lost/stolen dog a fun start to a fun book. A waitress now without a job . A add sign at a P.I’s office and the fun begins.
Doughnuts a lost/stolen dog a fun start to a fun book. A waitress now without a job . A add sign at a P.I’s office and the fun begins.
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July 21, 2022Delightful! If you like One for the Money by Janet Evanovich, you'll probably like this.
-Patron K.K.
-Patron K.K.
April 15, 2024
This was an interesting and fun PI series. Waitress turned apprentice private investigator. Definitely a good series to get lost in for an afternoon.
June 14, 2024
This was a fast read and I enjoyed it till the end. Very entertaining and made me laugh in parts. Will be reading more of this author in the future.
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